The Band of Life was commissioned by the Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and represents the bond between the families, survivors and supporters brought together in memory of those who were lost, and symbolises the link between them: a continuous circle of love bringing the city of Liverpool together to remember.

Created by artist Julian J Taylor, working from Bridewell Studios in Liverpool, and initially unveiled at Anfield for the 25th anniversary service in 2014 in co-operation with the Hillsborough Family Support Group, the Band of Life was previously on display in the Chapter House at Liverpool Cathedral and in the Liverpool ECHO atrium on Old Hall Street.

The Hillsborough Band of Life on display in the Liverpool Echo Atrium on Old Hall Street.

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It was officially unveiled in its new home at the airport in a special ceremony attended by Lord Mayor, Cllr Malcolm Kennedy, representatives of the families and senior airport managers.

Hillsborough Family Support Group chair, Margaret Aspinall, said: “The Band of Life is hugely symbolic, not just to those who died and the families who’ve lost loved ones, but also the survivors and those who’ve supported us for so many years.

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“I’ve wanted it to go somewhere that it would be seen by many, many people and Liverpool John Lennon Airport is an excellent location given the large number of people who pass through their doors every year.”

The Lord Mayor said: “I am pleased and privileged to have unveiled the Band of Life at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

“It is a poignant symbol of the 96 innocent football fans that needlessly lost their lives, and a constant reminder of the long fight for truth and justice by their families.”

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “The Band of Life’s new home at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will mean it will be seen by millions of people every year, which is really important as we are committed to forever remembering the 96 lives that were lost.

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“It will give people the opportunity to reflect not just on those who died, but also the incredible bravery of their families.”

Robert Hough, Chairman of Liverpool John Lennon Airport commented: “When we heard that a new home was being sought for the Band of Life, we were naturally only too happy to offer space for this to be relocated close to the Arrivals area in the Airport terminal building.